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in the city have a stake in this. >> diane estherbrook in the city of detroit, we thank you. >>> detroit's bankruptcy developments have wider implications for the rest of the country. in illinois lawmakers narrowly passed that state's own pension crisis. en estimated $100 billion shortfall, the worst by far for any state in the union. they pushed back the retirement age for workers using a sliding scale. retirees will see their cost of living increases replaced by portion of benefits based on the number of years worked on the job, and current workers could stop their pension plans and switch to retirement plans. the state's public sector say they will challenge the illinois law in court. >>> it affects only illinois state workers but right now pension funs for chicago city workers including police and firefighters are short of meeting their obligation by $19.5 billion. chicago mayor rob emmanuel said, the pension process is not solved until relief is brought to chicago and local government across the state. that concerned police veterans like lieutenant maloney. he joins us now from chicag
in the city have a stake in this. >> diane estherbrook in the city of detroit, we thank you. >>> detroit's bankruptcy developments have wider implications for the rest of the country. in illinois lawmakers narrowly passed that state's own pension crisis. en estimated $100 billion shortfall, the worst by far for any state in the union. they pushed back the retirement age for workers using a sliding scale. retirees will see their cost of living increases replaced by portion of...
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he visited the city in 1990 and brian, mandela holds a special place for those parishioners whawhatyoucan caught tha can call that his home church there in la. there is going to be a special service in an hour dedicated to mandela. there is a morning service going on right now that mandela was mentioned. this is a critical church in los angeles and very important. the center of the community. people rear al here alt all of s that nelson mandela was in prison felt a special connection to him. he came here after he was released from prison. they feel they were home with nelson mandela after he was released from prison. we got to speak to the pastor here. >> it was difficult for memorializement it will b. it will be a life long for again races. generations. the memory is not going to die out in the next three or four generations. the history books will hold a clear record of what he has done. and his life will be larger and more impactful in 10 or i 15 or 1220or 25 years than it has been the last few years. >> i asked him how do you memorialize nelson mandela in a few minutes of being able t
he visited the city in 1990 and brian, mandela holds a special place for those parishioners whawhatyoucan caught tha can call that his home church there in la. there is going to be a special service in an hour dedicated to mandela. there is a morning service going on right now that mandela was mentioned. this is a critical church in los angeles and very important. the center of the community. people rear al here alt all of s that nelson mandela was in prison felt a special connection to him. he...
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city to ever enter bankcy. the city's $18 billion debt could include cutting pensions. >>> results of drug and alcohol tests on the train operator of the train that went offel rails came
city to ever enter bankcy. the city's $18 billion debt could include cutting pensions. >>> results of drug and alcohol tests on the train operator of the train that went offel rails came
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the city hall has become a headquarters for protestors. to take a look, enjoy food and hot drimption or even catch a -- drinks or even catch a nap. a city workers removes the carpet so it won't get damaged in these extraordinary times. how do they turn from here, turn occupation into political victory. >> translator: the way to resolve this crisis is through early presidential and parliamentary elections. this government should resign. >> pictures have emerged from sunday night that show the police were at times brutal in their treatment of protest ors and journalists. anton is a photographer, one of dozens who were beaten by riot police. he pleaded to them to stop. this is what is left of his camera. but the police were also on the receiving end. officials say 35 were hurt by protesters, some in hospital. away from city hall there are no protests, just the grim life of wirpt. tatiana is very much in favor of political change. >> we were on our knees for a long time. now it's time to wake up. i'm grateful for the protestors, i want my chil
the city hall has become a headquarters for protestors. to take a look, enjoy food and hot drimption or even catch a -- drinks or even catch a nap. a city workers removes the carpet so it won't get damaged in these extraordinary times. how do they turn from here, turn occupation into political victory. >> translator: the way to resolve this crisis is through early presidential and parliamentary elections. this government should resign. >> pictures have emerged from sunday night that...
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some fast food workers are striking in more than 100 cities. they are demanding an increase in the minimum wage, and pushing to make it easier to unionize. many are asking for $15 an hour. that's nearly twice as much as the average worker earned. raising the minimum wage will not hurt jobs. fast food chains already have a wage increase would drive up the prices. that is by far the hirest in the country. tonya mosley is in washington state with more on how families struggle to get by on low pay. >> it's 22:00, and maya molina's five hour shift at kfc is over. she is off to pick up her youngest son to day care before heading home. and with no time to take off her uniform, maya heads to the kitchen to make a snack and help her two older children with home work. >> they look to me, they don't have no one else to look to. >> for the last five years the 35-year-old single mother of three has been making $9.31 an hour. that's just under $17,000 a year. >> i'm the definition of the working poor as they say. >> maya's job helps, but doesn't cover the co
some fast food workers are striking in more than 100 cities. they are demanding an increase in the minimum wage, and pushing to make it easier to unionize. many are asking for $15 an hour. that's nearly twice as much as the average worker earned. raising the minimum wage will not hurt jobs. fast food chains already have a wage increase would drive up the prices. that is by far the hirest in the country. tonya mosley is in washington state with more on how families struggle to get by on low pay....
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and he's a father figure being honored in cities large and small 1234 absolutely, del, and people here and in nelson mandela square in the rain at 7:00 in south africa, a soggy evening, but it doesn't seem to offend the crowds much. they have been coming here constantly to the many tribute centers set up around the country for nelson mandela. now this is a very ritzy mall. this is really the heart of high-end retail in the city of johannesburg, and it is in one of the richest districts in this country. as we found out today many of the people who work in this neighborhood, as you might expect live in a very different world. mandela square mall, some of the richest retail in south africa. and a short few blocks away a different story. part of the crowd of sidewalk vendors on mod street. they sell what they make seven days a week. on a good day they might make $45. on a bad day less than $300. 3--less than $3, and some days nothing. they live and create their pieces recycling street trash into instant art. they rent in single room at just $100 a month. they're keenly aware of how money f
and he's a father figure being honored in cities large and small 1234 absolutely, del, and people here and in nelson mandela square in the rain at 7:00 in south africa, a soggy evening, but it doesn't seem to offend the crowds much. they have been coming here constantly to the many tribute centers set up around the country for nelson mandela. now this is a very ritzy mall. this is really the heart of high-end retail in the city of johannesburg, and it is in one of the richest districts in this...
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he visited the city after his release to prison in 1990. brian rooney is in los angeles and joins us from the first earchafrican methodist church. tell us more about that, and about any special services happening there today. >> he actually came here, only a few months after his release from prison, in june of 1990. and nelson mandela was always kind of a focus. this was one of the leading churches in all of los angeles. a real community center. and they always held a candle for nelson mandela during the american years of civil rights struggle, and in those years when he was in prison they felt a connection to him which was completed when he actually came here in 1990. so you can imagine what a wonderful moment that was for him. so it's a special thing for him. there is a service dedicated to nelson mandela at 10:00 ot here this morning. of course they will be remembering him all day and for many years to come. we spoke to the senior pastor here just a little while ago. >> it is awfully difficult to memorialize because a memorial would be l
he visited the city after his release to prison in 1990. brian rooney is in los angeles and joins us from the first earchafrican methodist church. tell us more about that, and about any special services happening there today. >> he actually came here, only a few months after his release from prison, in june of 1990. and nelson mandela was always kind of a focus. this was one of the leading churches in all of los angeles. a real community center. and they always held a candle for nelson...
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these are the people who won't let their city die. >> so i had to deal with -- i have to look for the suppliers, regular suppliers of our drinks, of our meat, vegetables, that kind of stuff. i thought to myself, maybe we can just start with just offering one or two of our regular menu. >> reporter: and it's those small things which make a difference in a disaster zone, plus can-do attitude. >>> under mounting criticism and an court order a catholic church is forced to reveal a list of priests accused of molesting minors. they have made public a list of 34 clerics accused to sex abuse. allegations date back to the 1950s, though details of the suspect's aledged acts have been revealed. some of the priests have died and others have been permanently removed from the ministry. >>> next on al jazeera america where people are tracing the footsteps of nelson mandela. ♪ >>> well it's a bitterly cold day across the north central plains. bismarck feels like 22. fargo feels like negative 21, back in minneapolis, also in the negatives chilly all the way down into st. louis and omaha. and tempera
these are the people who won't let their city die. >> so i had to deal with -- i have to look for the suppliers, regular suppliers of our drinks, of our meat, vegetables, that kind of stuff. i thought to myself, maybe we can just start with just offering one or two of our regular menu. >> reporter: and it's those small things which make a difference in a disaster zone, plus can-do attitude. >>> under mounting criticism and an court order a catholic church is forced to...
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we're in santon, one of the wealthier areas of the city. this scene is being repeated across the country, candles, some electric, some real, people dropping by to drop off little mementos, lay down flowers and take a moment to be quiet in the presence of the great man himself. there's a huge statue at the end of the square. this is high end real estate, some of the priceyest real estate in the country. a lot of companies have office space in this neighborhood. nearby in the township, which we visited today, this is the place where nelson mandela first lived when he ran away from home so long ago and came to johannesburg. this is going to be one of the back drops for these celebrations of his life, unemployment in this country right now is about 25%, and according to european monitor labor survey, about 70% of those unemployed are 15-35 years old, the very young in south africa, face in considerable challenges at this point. so as the word leaders gather to celebrate nelson mandela and all he did for this country, it's still very clear there
we're in santon, one of the wealthier areas of the city. this scene is being repeated across the country, candles, some electric, some real, people dropping by to drop off little mementos, lay down flowers and take a moment to be quiet in the presence of the great man himself. there's a huge statue at the end of the square. this is high end real estate, some of the priceyest real estate in the country. a lot of companies have office space in this neighborhood. nearby in the township, which we...
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this is all over the city, and over this area. that's what is waiting. 270,000 people were, at one time, without power. the provider in the area said it's working as hard as it can and has made progress. 4200 boots on the ground trying to restore power with another 500 on the way. they say they are in dire need of help that they are calling in the troops and placing them as far away as florida. the power companies offering support by sending the crews here helping dallas and getting neighbourhoods like this that has been without power thursday, 1am, more than 60 hours going on without power. they are trying to get these people back with their lights on. >> why is it taking so long. a lot of people including rebecca knew it was coming and predicted it would be pretty bad. >> you're right. but, you know, i live down the street from here. my power went out half an hour ago. it seems like the weather may be getting better. because it's below freezing, the trees are heavy. you can't predict when the wind will snap. the other reason it'
this is all over the city, and over this area. that's what is waiting. 270,000 people were, at one time, without power. the provider in the area said it's working as hard as it can and has made progress. 4200 boots on the ground trying to restore power with another 500 on the way. they say they are in dire need of help that they are calling in the troops and placing them as far away as florida. the power companies offering support by sending the crews here helping dallas and getting...
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perhaps the city of chicago, we'll talk to somebody on our show on that city. a lot of people are watching this very closely as a way to cut back on pension obligations. some are heading to federal court. >> what else are you working on? >> we have a great show. i know when you were at turner broadcasting several years ago there was that no smoking policy. well, that policy is embraced with more companies on the front end. in other words, they will not hire you if you test positive for tobacco use. this policy is spreading. we'll talk about the pros and cons. this has just fired up people all over social media. that is coming up at 7:00 eastern on a "real money." >> david shuster. >> so we're just months away from the world cup in brazil, but there are safety concerns there. we have preview of the sports. >> reporter: yeah a lot of people worried that the games will have serious problems well at least stadiums are being constructed will not be ready for the fifa end of december deadline. the venues would not be completed due to construction delays, and raising
perhaps the city of chicago, we'll talk to somebody on our show on that city. a lot of people are watching this very closely as a way to cut back on pension obligations. some are heading to federal court. >> what else are you working on? >> we have a great show. i know when you were at turner broadcasting several years ago there was that no smoking policy. well, that policy is embraced with more companies on the front end. in other words, they will not hire you if you test positive...
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the city's bankruptcy sets a precedent how other cities handle their economic problems. the city of stockton in northern california has few options to dig itself out of that hole. melissa chan explains. >> preparing for the holidays. a merry time of year for alfred and his wife carol. but in the back of their minds a not so merry prospect. a where former employee of the city of bankrupt stockton. >> we lose our medical care, if we lose our pension then i'll probably lose my house. >> in the era of boom before the financial crisis bust stockton made some costly mistakes over building and pricey city projects, including a stadium and marina and an exorbitant plan for municipal employees. its plan made cuts just about everywhere, even in basic services such as police officers and firefighters. crime sky roblghted. >> this is -- skyrocketed. this is an ugly ugh hely thing. bankruptcy ask something we really don't want to do. after you get there you don't have a lot of options to get out. >> but one thing stockton would not do: cut pensions. it would allow benefits to grow at
the city's bankruptcy sets a precedent how other cities handle their economic problems. the city of stockton in northern california has few options to dig itself out of that hole. melissa chan explains. >> preparing for the holidays. a merry time of year for alfred and his wife carol. but in the back of their minds a not so merry prospect. a where former employee of the city of bankrupt stockton. >> we lose our medical care, if we lose our pension then i'll probably lose my house....
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nelson mandela visited the city in 1990 after his release from prison. brian rooney is live outside that church. explain to us why that church is such a special connection to nelson mandela >> reporter: well, it's one of the most prominent churches in all of los angeles, and it is a community focus. it's always been involved. and back in the days when nelson mandela was in prison and america was going through its civil rights era, there was a special connection. people here were inspired by nelson mandela andrew strength from him. and then to have him come and visit only a few months after he got out of prison was quite a big event here they have been remembering him in church services all day. and i would like to take a listen for a minute here they just do wonderful services here ♪ ♪ amen. ♪ amen. ♪ amen. ♪ >> reporter: we have with us now one of the leaders of those services, senior pastor j. edgar boyd. thanks for being with us. >> thank you. >> i wondered: how do you, in a relatively brief service, how down memorialize this man? >> it's al
nelson mandela visited the city in 1990 after his release from prison. brian rooney is live outside that church. explain to us why that church is such a special connection to nelson mandela >> reporter: well, it's one of the most prominent churches in all of los angeles, and it is a community focus. it's always been involved. and back in the days when nelson mandela was in prison and america was going through its civil rights era, there was a special connection. people here were inspired...
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history made in park city utah. the united states had all three podiums in a world cup world cup bob sled event. el-lana my exercise aja evans took home gold, jaumie grooubel and lol low jones tie toed silver. both of those are track competitors. >> one of the four medals won by jesse owens at the 1936 olympics in berlin sold for $1.46 million - the highest praise paid for a piece of moik memorabil memorabilia, shattering the $865,000 paid for a silver sup won by the winner of the first modern day marathon in 1896. >> still ahead - enter a world beyond your imagination. the cutting edge of computer imagery. >> and it's called over the river, a project with a $20 million price tag, but it has environmental groups power of the people until we restore outraged. >> welcome back to al jazeera america. here is a look at the top stories. >> people across south africa and the world are honouring the legacy of nelson mandela. religious services are being held across the globe to remember one of our greatest leaders. >> incre
history made in park city utah. the united states had all three podiums in a world cup world cup bob sled event. el-lana my exercise aja evans took home gold, jaumie grooubel and lol low jones tie toed silver. both of those are track competitors. >> one of the four medals won by jesse owens at the 1936 olympics in berlin sold for $1.46 million - the highest praise paid for a piece of moik memorabil memorabilia, shattering the $865,000 paid for a silver sup won by the winner of the first...
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and soon, they will be disarming the various armed groups in this city. >> that isn't happening yet as rules of engagement mean the french can only shoot when they come under attack. >> there are lots of people calling us directly on the phone telling us sell can a forces are talking and when we arrive, there is no one there so we have to play a game of cat and mouse. >> muslims are being coaled killed, too. these men are warning the death of a community leader. they want the french to stay but not to interfere in nair their political process. michelle has to stay and france has to help us hold elections so we can choose a president deserving of that name and leave the country. jadadea has to stay for thetrition >> reporter: there are some people comparing this to rwanda in 1994. the genocide there killed hundreds of thousands of people. there are differences. >> that's with ethnic violene violence. here it is sectarian. religious leaders are preaching peace, not hate. >> there is a growing atmosphere of ven he knew. you can't call it genocide yet. that would be an imprudent. but what'
and soon, they will be disarming the various armed groups in this city. >> that isn't happening yet as rules of engagement mean the french can only shoot when they come under attack. >> there are lots of people calling us directly on the phone telling us sell can a forces are talking and when we arrive, there is no one there so we have to play a game of cat and mouse. >> muslims are being coaled killed, too. these men are warning the death of a community leader. they want the...
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segregate the city. baton rouge is a majority black, st. george would be major city white at a 3-1 ratio. >> now we would have white kids going to school over here on this end of the parrish, white kids going to school on the other end of the parrish and in the middle, you would just have the black kids going to school. >> there's a major income disparity. residents make an average of $58,000 a year. residents in the much more off a fluent st. george area make 90,000. >> we have to look at does that take us backwards where we're segregating ourselves again. i don't see it as a win. >> it's not a new trend. both the white and black middle class have been fleeing for decades. those looking to break away say it's not about race, it's education. >> this has nothing to do with skin color. it's a middle class flight. if you've got the means to leave this school system, you've left. >> for those who may not be able to leave, like jeffery lee, it means more division. >> i guess eventually, it's all going to chan
segregate the city. baton rouge is a majority black, st. george would be major city white at a 3-1 ratio. >> now we would have white kids going to school over here on this end of the parrish, white kids going to school on the other end of the parrish and in the middle, you would just have the black kids going to school. >> there's a major income disparity. residents make an average of $58,000 a year. residents in the much more off a fluent st. george area make 90,000. >> we...
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help many city residents. it could defund $3.5 billion in pensions. we are joined from detroit. this ruling really could hit some residents there spread hard. pretty hard. >> there are a lot of city retiree's right now on edge. i have spoken with quite a few legal experts and all strongly believe that the judge will approve this bankruptcy. what happens after that is unclear, but one thing that is certain is that these retirees are nervous, very worried, because they have so much to lose. >> after four months of court hearings, a federal judge will rule on whether detroit is eligible for chapter nine bankruptcy. >> bankruptcy is a term that none of us ever want to get to this point. >> facing a staggering $18 billion in long term debt, the city manager made it clear that everything like art masterpieces to retiree pensions may be up for grabs. >> to me, that's robbery. >> donald smith is one of 20,000 retirees worried, anxiously awaiting the judge's decision. >> i'm not asking them to give me anything but what
help many city residents. it could defund $3.5 billion in pensions. we are joined from detroit. this ruling really could hit some residents there spread hard. pretty hard. >> there are a lot of city retiree's right now on edge. i have spoken with quite a few legal experts and all strongly believe that the judge will approve this bankruptcy. what happens after that is unclear, but one thing that is certain is that these retirees are nervous, very worried, because they have so much to lose....
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i'm morgan radford, live from new york city. next, the french military launching an operation in the central african republic as the violence escalates, first a look at the textures across the country with eboni deon. >> it's going to stay on the cold side. we have bitter wind chill across the midwest. here is a look at the weather. temperatures down to minus 4, down to the mid 30s. houston 34 degrees. wide-spread 30s. here is how it feels, as you step outside across the dakotas. it feels like minus 33. we'll have dangerous wind chills. keep is in mind. advisories are posted in the areas. definitely bundle up before heading out. we'll stay below average. new york city 43 and 30 by sunday. >> the red cross says fighting be militias in the central african republic killed 300 people in two days. it raised fears of mass killings as troops try to restore order. we have the latest. >> people here spent a terrified night in their homes or thousands of people camped out by the airport. we are hearing credible reports that the militia gr
i'm morgan radford, live from new york city. next, the french military launching an operation in the central african republic as the violence escalates, first a look at the textures across the country with eboni deon. >> it's going to stay on the cold side. we have bitter wind chill across the midwest. here is a look at the weather. temperatures down to minus 4, down to the mid 30s. houston 34 degrees. wide-spread 30s. here is how it feels, as you step outside across the dakotas. it feels...